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BY MIKE HANKS – SUN NEWSPAPERS The final weekend of Bloomington’s 10th annual Winter Fete includes a nod to winters of yesteryear. Richardson Nature Center at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, will host its annual Ice Harvest Festival 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The festival will present life in Minnesota before electric refrigerators, when ice harvesters sawed massive blocks of ice from frozen lakes and ponds to keep food chilled during warm months. An antique ice plow and oldfashioned ice saws will be on display. The nature center will also host wagon rides pulled by Percheron horses. The cost for festival activities is $5 per person. Weekly The Pond Dakota Winter History Super FestivalSavings! is noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at Pond-Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St. Native American and pioneer games, 1800s-style magic shows and storytelling about the lives of early Bloomington settlersWeekly are among the activities planned Super Savings! during the festival. The cost is $3 per person. Because of the weather conditions, dogsled rides have been replaced with wagon rides. The weekend kicks off with a pair of hockey exhibitions. The W e Kennedy e k l y S uMites p e r Shockey a v i n g team s! plays the Kennedy High School varsity team in an exhibition game 6 p.m.

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The affordable housing balancing act Opponents to Pillsbury Commons in Richfield claim surrounding communities aren’t doing their part to house low-income families; community planners and activists weigh in BY ANDREW WIG – SUN NEWSPAPERS Community planners have come to accept the idea of affordable housing as a key to a healthy and diversified housing stock. It allows people to live where they work, while dispersing those with lower

incomes from poor enclaves that can inhibit upward mobility. While there seems to be relative agreement, at least in theory, on the value of the notion, questions remain: How much affordable housing should communities push for? And which communities are

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EDUCATION NOTES Bloomington school to host registration night

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Bloomington Living Hope Lutheran School will host kindergarten registration next week. Registration for the pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the school, 10600 Bloomington Ferry Road. Info: bllhschool.org.

Bloomington Kennedy High School’s show choirs will host their annual fundraising pasta dinner Friday evening. The dinner theater setting features performances by the East Side Swingers and Rhythm in Gold. Dinner is served 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the school, 9701 Nicollet Ave. S. Tickets are $9 at the door. Proceeds

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Bloomington Public Schools will host kindergarten registration sessions for families with a child ready to attend kindergarten during the 2012-13 school year. The sessions will offer families an opportunity to meet their child’s prospective kindergarten teacher, visit classrooms and tour the school. Each of the district’s 10 elementary schools will host an event on one of four dates. • Ridgeview, 9400 Nesbitt Ave., 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. 952-806-7100. • Hillcrest Community School, 9301 Thomas Road, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. 952681-5300. • Indian Mounds, 9801 11th Ave. S., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. 952-681-6000. • Washburn, 8401 Xerxes Ave. S., 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. 952-681-5500. • Normandale Hills, 9501 Toledo Ave., 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. 952-806-7000.

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Middle school theater production is next week Bloomington Valley View Middle School will present “Seussical Jr.” next week. Performances are 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 through Saturday, Feb. 4 in the school’s auditorium, 8900 Portland Ave. S., with a matinee performance 2 p.m. Feb. 4. Based on the books of Dr. Seuss, the classic tales are brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks.” Tickets are $7 and available in advance or 30 minutes before each performance. A free senior matinee is 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Tickets: 952-681-5980.

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Chinese New Year Creekside Community Center featured a Chinese New Year luncheon Jan. 23, including a chicken stir fry meal and entertainment by the Chinese American Association of Minnesota Chinese Dance Theater. Chimgee Haltarhuu of Minneapolis performs a Mongolian dance.

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PUBLIC SAFETY Bloomington girl found after 8-hour absence A 10-year-old Bloomington girl was missing in Minneapolis for eight hours before turning up, unharmed, at a Minneapolis hospital. The girl, her mother and siblings had parked on the 100 block of West Lake Street approximately 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, according to Minneapolis Police Sgt. William Palmer. The girl ran toward the building where she was to attend a religious education class while her mother attended to a younger sibling, Palmer explained.

The girl did not enter the building, however, and when it was determined that she had not arrived at her classroom, police were called. A search of the building determined she was not inside, and surveillance video showed that she walked past the entrance of the building without entering, and she was alone as she walked past the entrance, Palmer said. A police K9 was brought in to search the area, but the girl was not located. She entered the emergency room of Children’s Hospital in south Minneapolis – approximately 1.5 miles away – about 6 p.m. that night. She was cold, but otherwise unharmed and reunited with her mother later that night, Palmer said. “We don’t suspect foul play,” he added.

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Remember the stuff that’s easy to forget It is the most pervasive, relevant “Top 5” list I have ever come across. It was a blog post, and now it’s a book: “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.” A palliative care worker, Bronnie Ware, wrote both after spending a lot of time with people weeks before their death. “I learnt never to underestimate someone’s capacity for growth,” she wrote in her blog. “Some changes were phenomenal. Each experienced a variety of emotions, as expected, denial, fear, anger, remorse, more denial and eventually acceptance. Every single patient found their peace before they departed though, every one of them.” “When questioned about any regrets they had or any-

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thing they would do differently, common themes surfaced again and again.” Those themes: • “I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” • “I wish I didn’t work so hard.” • “I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings.” • “I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.” • “I wish that I had let myself be happier.” Hmm.

Some of them hit home, no? The blog expounds on each topic. But, the titles say a lot. It’s kind of hard not to imagine yourself older, lying in bed, looking up at a blank ceiling and filling it with memories from these categories. Well, older if you’re lucky enough to get that far. Even so, the good thing is, many of us still have time to make those memories. At least one of those has to be nagging at you. So, how great would it be if you could take it off the backburner? It doesn’t have to be long, arduous or a soul search. Whatever that is. A mere ten minutes a day could do it. Maybe it’s as simple as playing the harmonica, but you haven’t because you knew the idea wouldn’t be well

received from others. Well guess what? It’s your harmonica — go play the thing. Who cares how it sounds. And, what would happen if you cancelled that cable subscription? How much time would that free up? All I’ll say from personal experience is after reading the blog last fall, I thought a lot about it and made adjustments. It hasn’t been a glum process with an undertone of a long-term bucket list. No. It’s a relief. It’s fun. It’s empowering. It’s your own “Waking Ned Devine,” only not as dramatic, simpler and as regular as pouring a cup of coffee. Anyway, I’ll shut up now. The blog is on inspirationandchai.com. Give it a read. You’ll know what to do.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Bloomington church to host Tai Chi classes A Bloomington church will host nine weeks of Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi classes. The free classes are 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 2 through March 29, at Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church, 9920 Normandale Blvd. Info: 952-835-7585 (Tracy).

Nominees sought for health promotion award The Bloomington Advisory Board of Health is seeking nominations for its 2012 Health Promotion Award. The award recognizes an individual, business or organization that has made a significant difference in the health and wellness of Bloomington’s residents. The award recipient will be honored at a reception and presentation during a Bloomington City Council meeting. Nomination forms are available from the city’s website, ci.bloomington.mn.us. They are also

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Bloomington church to host health fair Jan. 29 Cross Lutheran Church of Bloomington will host a health fair this weekend. The health fair is 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the church, 10701 Bloomington Ferry Road. Presentations about emergency preparedness in the event of a severe storm or terror attack are scheduled. Other topics include bicycle safety, advance directives, long-term care insurance and organ donation.

‘Civil Discourse’ panel Jan. 31 in Bloomington The League of Women Voters Edina and Bloomington will host panel discussion “Civil Discourse: Beyond Gridlock” 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at

Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, in Bloomington. Refreshments will be served beginning 6 p.m. Panelists for the discussion are Steve Sviggum, member of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents and former speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, president and CEO of the Minnesota High-Tech Association and also a former speaker of the Minnesota House, and Stacy Doepner-Hove, president of League of Women Voters Minnesota. Former WCCO-TV news anchor Don Shelby will moderate the discussion. The panelists will discuss the role citizens play in encouraging civil and productive dialogue among elected officials and their perspective on how Minnesotans can move politics to constructive debate and away from gridlock. In addition to the local League chapters, League of Women Voters Minnesota and the Joyce Foundation are sponsoring the free event. Registration is encouraged at lwvcivildiscourse.eventbrite.com. Info: lwvedina@gmail.com or info@lwvbloomington.org.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Green Party caucus Feb. 7 in Edina The Green Party will hold caucuses at several metro locations Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. Participants may attend the closest caucus even if it is not located in the state senate district in which they live. Delegates will not be chosen at this caucus level. Delegates to the national convention will be selected at the state Green Party meeting May 19. Feb. 7 caucuses will be held: • 7-9 p.m. at Edina Community Center Room 350, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina. Info: 952-922-8165 or vandon-

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Southdale YMCA no longer a ‘brick fortress’ Nonprofit unveils new light-filled fitness center BY KATIE MINTZ – SUN NEWSPAPERS It isn’t just the New Year that is driving new memberships at the Southdale YMCA in Edina. The nonprofit serving Edina, Richfield, Bloomington, Eden Prairie and south Minneapolis opened updated and expanded fitness facilities earlier this month. Executive Director Greg Hanks said the remodel many years in the making is helping attract new members to Southdale YMCA, 7355 York Ave. S., and further its mission dedicated to youth development and social responsibility, in addition to healthy living. Hanks said he expects to add about 2,000 to 3,000 new memberships this year, increasing support for other Southdale YMCA programs, including before- and after-school care, summer camp, youth sports and leadership programs that reach thousands of children each year. “We are first a community service agency,” Hanks said. “We can survive on membership, but we thrive on what goes on out in the community.” It’s not bad for a Plan B. Southdale YMCA has worked toward an expansion of the building, built in 1975, for several years, Hanks said. In 2010, it announced it had to abandon a planned partnership with nonprofit CommonBond Communities to create a new 73,000square-foot YMCA and neighboring 130unit housing component for people with multiple sclerosis and other disabilities, citing the current fundraising environment. The renovation of the existing building now nearing completion instead added 16,000 square feet, for a total of 85,000 square feet. “In the end we ended up with a facility that was half the cost and a lot more space,” said Southdale YMCA Board Chair Josh Sprague, who also sits on the Edina City Council. Construction on the $9 million project began in February 2011. Local branch members contributed about $2.5 million of the price tag. Another $6.5 million came from the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis’ $55 million Commitment to Community capital campaign, Hanks said. On Jan. 1, the association merged with the YMCA of Greater St. Paul to become the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities. Hanks said the original facility, built when there was no precedent for health centers, “was a brick fortress.” The small,

Members are bathed in light as they exercise in the new 10,000-sqaure-foot fitness center at the Southdale YMCA in Edina Wednesday, Jan. 18. The center opened earlier this month as part of a $9 million expansion and renovation of the social service nonprofit serving Edina, Eden Prairie, Richfield, Bloomington and south Minneapolis. (Photo by Katie Mintz – Sun Newspapers) windowless fitness room in the basement had a handful of exercise machines around an indoor track with 28 laps to the mile. It also held a pool, gym, four racquetball courts, locker rooms, nursery, clubrooms and community activity rooms. “Working out was very different then,” said Hanks. It was more about recreation – families coming to swim together or friends meeting for a game of racquetball – than health, he said. As attention to physical fitness increased, changes were made at Southdale YMCA. Four more racquetball courts were added in 1977, then four of the eight courts were converted in 1996 to a weight room, classroom and strengthtraining area, allowing more space for cardio equipment in the fitness center. In the latest, most significant project, a 10,000-square-foot addition to the front of the building allows for a bright, windowfilled fitness center and fitness studio, and a 6,000-square-foot addition at the back of the building added a warm water pool with zero-depth entry, vortex current and space for group exercise classes. Two of the remaining racquetball courts were converted into a kids playground and gymnasium, also now open. Construction is still underway in the

basement where the former fitness center is being converted to two fitness studios and community rooms, and a former weight room is becoming a yoga and Pilates studio. A stationary bike studio is

also being added on the main level. Construction is expected wrap this spring. A grand opening event is slated for April. Hanks said before the project, the Southdale YMCA had only one fitness studio, yet offered the most group classes of any other YMCA in the Minneapolis association at about 130. With one additional studio now open, the number is up to 150 and will likely continue to grow when construction is complet, Hanks said. The new front façade of copper-toned panels and large windows is “a great billboard for the Y,” Sprague said. Members new and old are excited. “It’s completely reenergized our base and our mission,” Sprague said. He’s hopeful that will translate into support for the Y Partners annual campaign that raises about $300,000 to fund scholarships for gym memberships, youth athletics, child care and summer programs for low-income families in the community. Southdale YMCA staff provides before and after school care for about 800 children in Eden Prairie schools, youth sports for 4,000 children, and summer day camp for about 4,000 children at Camp Kici Yapi in Prior Lake. Southdale YMCA also runs a Model UN program and oversees the skate park next to its facility developed in partnership with the cities of Edina, Richfield and Bloomington. “Nobody is turned away for financial need,” Sprague said. “That’s what makes the Y more than just a gym.”

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Credit, debit card fraud is always out there Local police remind residents to be wise BY PAUL GROESSEL – SUN NEWSPAPERS It’s timely because it seems to be happening all the time. Identity theft, credit card fraud and scams. In Eden Prairie last year, there were 197 reports of identity theft, forgery or counterfeit fraud. There were six theft by check incidents and 31 credit card fraud cases. In 2010, there were 434 reported thefts, according to Eden Prairie Investigative Aide Pauline Sager. When asked about these issues, Eden Prairie and Bloomington police staff said they are staying busy, particularly with credit card fraud. “There’s a constant stream of it,” Sager said. There are many potential problems online. “It’s a lot of solicited phishing attempts via email, junk mail, that type of thing,” said Det. Mark Gustad, one of two Eden Prairie detectives who focus on computer forensics. There are many ways to skim a card.

Hackers can access unsecured Internet networks, whether it’s a coffee shop or in a neighborhood. People can use little skimming devices to get information from credit and debit cards. These little strips can go unnoticed, attached to the strip on an ATM or other card reader. The transaction will go through as you intended, but the planted skimmer can pull the card’s information when swiped. The credit or debit card information can be sold and actually reproduced on any card that has a magnetic strip, Sager said. In March 2010, a skimming machine was found at an Eden Prairie bank. It was discovered after the tape gave way and fell off the ATM machine’s card reader, Sager said. There are handheld skimmers, too. A waiter, attendant or anyone else who takes customers’ credit or debit card could quickly swipe them and store the information. Skimmers typically can hold information from 20 to 50 cards, Sager said. “We do get the occasional case with those (skimmers),” said Bloomington Police Department Sgt. Mark Elliott. “It’s by far not the most, but those are of course an issue.”

There’s also the old-fashioned credit card theft, which is the most common type of financial fraud in Bloomington, according to Elliott. A card is stolen from a purse, wallet, gym or car, and the thief immediately uses it, before it’s reported as stolen. Fortunately, these fraudulent charges are usually not left for the victim to pay off. Most credit card agreements include fraud protection. Some banks may require that the card theft is reported within a couple days. “Almost all the time they’re going to be able to reverse the charge,” Elliott said. The more difficult reversal is when sending money overseas or in a wire transfer. Scammers can pose as a business with a deal or even a victim’s relative in trouble, either an attempt to have someone wire money or send a check. Often times, people see through the email or phony phone call, but not always. There have been at least two cases in the last two years involving an Eden Prairie resident wiring money to fraudsters posing as a relative in trouble overseas or needing bail money. Like the continual message about locking cars and closing garage doors, police

are constantly reminding people to take preventative measure, because credit card and identity theft – what seem unlikely – do occur. “Having people be wise consumers is probably – being skeptical – is the best advice we could give people,” Gustad said. “And, I know that’s very broad and general, but its’ really the same thing over and over and over. “It’s surprising that people keep falling into the same trap, but in a sense it’s not surprising that people keep falling into the same trap.” The usual, from the investigators: If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Password protect your Internet connection; check your bank and credit card statements on a daily basis. Don’t provide business with personal information if you don’t trust them, and if applying for what seems a legitimate job opportunity, don’t provide the “employer” the necessary personal information until after you’ve been hired, not early in the application process. Fraud prevention tips can also be found at the Federal Trade Commission website, ftc.gov.

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27 ROTARY CLUB OF BLOOMINGTON DAYMAKERS When: 7:29 a.m. Where: Hilton MinneapolisBloomington, 3900 American Blvd. W., Bloomington Info: daymakers.org. MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Oxboro Evangelical Free Church, 9431 Nicollet Ave. S., Bloomington Info: 952-881-6956.

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29 POND HOUSE TOURS When: 1:30-4 p.m. Where: Pond Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington Info: xr.com/pond. KICK SLEDDING When: 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Info: xr.com/sledding.

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Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Cory Marcus gives the new recruits a warm welcome as they line up in formation on the Yellow Footprints. (Photo by Chris Dillmann – Sun Newspapers)

Making Marines: The Arrival The second in a series examining Marine Corps recruit training

Recruits read sections of the United States Code of Military Justice, which states they are now under military law. (Photo by Chris Dillmann – Sun Newspapers) BY DANIEL CALLAHAN SUN NEWSPAPERS Looking around the USO at the San Diego International Airport, you might think the numerous Marine Corps recruits were getting ready for camp. They lounge on easy chairs, grab snacks and drinks from the kitchen, watch television and relax. For the moment, they don’t appear too concerned with why they’ve arrived in San Diego. It was said they try and make them as comfortable as they can knowing what will follow for the next three months. They’re almost carefree. For now.

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Around 100 recruits fall over themselves to get out the door and get into formation – four lines stretching along a wall while they stare straight ahead – and receive their first orders. This can be complicated by language barriers as well. To join the U.S. military, you don’t have to be a citizen, just possess a green card. Anyone wearing Marine Corps gear is told to turn it inside out. A roll call is taken. Harshly. They’re told to move their wallets and any personal belongings to their front pockets. They’re stripped of any extra clothing to only a single shirt. Those with bags are pulled aside and made quite aware they brought too much. Each movement is accentuated by the

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Above, though some young men know what to expect when coming to boot camp, others are in the dark and it becomes a real wake up call, fast. At right, Senior Drill Instructor Sgt. Cory Marcus barks out instructions as the recruits read the military honor code before entering to be processed. (Photos by Chris Dillmann – Sun Newspapers)

Marines FROM PREVIOUS PAGE recruits when they arrive at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, but as few as four can handle the work. It’s not an easy job, and it requires substantial personal sacrifice on the part of the instructor. Long hours, apart from family, are needed to properly train a Marine recruit. Breaking them down, “it’s the only way,” Gunnery Sgt. Ronna Weyland of the 9th Marine Corps Recruiting District said. And the first two weeks, Phase One of the training, consists of the breakdown. And they’re just getting started. The instructors get the recruits off the bus, on to the famed Yellow Footprints and begin with a quick lesson on standing at attention before they’re given a primer in the United States Code of Military Justice, where they learn what is expected of them as members of the U.S. military. Next is contraband. The recruits are allowed to keep very little with them. In fact, they’re told not to bring anything to recruit training. Cell phones are taken away and shipped to the address on record. Medication is taken away. Any weapons, tobacco, books (other than religious texts) are confiscated. Extra clothing is placed in one bag, any cash in another. They’ll keep the money, but their clothing will soon be put in storage for the next 13 weeks.

Getting into uniform The continual barking in recruits’ faces is

intentional, said senior drill instructor Staff Sgt. Justin Hansen. It promotes a sense of chaos, carefully controlled by the drill instructors, so the recruits are disoriented. The instructors quickly become hoarse, but they’re used to the abuse on their throats. “You break your voice down and rebuild it,” said Hansen. The recruits, already beginning to show signs of the strain placed on them from the constant motion and yelling, are allowed to scream one scripted call home to let someone know they’ve arrived safely. Then they’re cut off. “For three months ... they’re out of touch with the outside world,” Weyland said. For the next two weeks at least, they won’t even be allowed to write a letter. Haircuts follow. Their heads are shaved into the buzzcut they’ll wear until they’re through training. Then onto administration where they are processed into the system. They’re issued identical camouflage uniforms and gear. The purpose of the uniformity is twofold: To remind recruits their world has changed and to form a sense of team over the individual. Soon those wearing glasses will even have them replaced with standardized, durable plastic frames and lenses. Commonly known as “BCGs” — or “birth control glasses” — the young men aren’t going to win any beauty contests. But, they’ve started to look like Marine Corps recruits. Check out MinnLocal.com for additional photos and stories from Marine Corps recruit training. Click the “Dan and Chris Go to Boot Camp” link on the homepage.

Recruits have their heads shaved to take away the individuality of each recruit. They will now work as a team in almost everything they do. (Photo by Daniel Callahan – Sun Newspapers)

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LEGAL NOTICES City of Bloomington NOTICE OF CITY OF BLOOMINGTON POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The city of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission, or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Bloomington services, programs, and activities. The city has designated coordinators to facilitate compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as required by Section 35.107 of the U.S. Department of Justice regulations, and to coordinate compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as mandated by Section 8.53 of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations. For more information contact the Human Services Division, City of Bloomington, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431, telephone: 563-8700; TDD: 563-8740.

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(Official Publication) STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF HENNEPIN DISTRICT COURT FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: PERSONAL INJURY/CONTRACT Court File No.: 27-CV-11-21965 The Hon. Janet N. Poston SUMMONS Jacquelyn Carlson, Plaintiff, vs. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company and Richard Workman, Defendant. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO RICHARD WORKMAN:

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1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court. Do not throw these papers away. These are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the dat on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your An-

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) INVITATION FOR BIDS CITY OF BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Engineer, 1700 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, up to the time of bid opening, for construction of the: 2011-801 Alpha Business Center Demolition 1-4 Which consists of: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the South Conference Room at 1700 W 98th St at: 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Plans, Specifications, and Proposal forms are on file and are available from the office of the City Engineer, 1700 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431, upon non-refundable deposit of a $75. Project documents are also available at the City web site www.ci.bloomington.mn.us, Keyword “Construction Bidding” The complete set of digital bidding documents are available for downloading at no cost using the City e-gram site. Users will need to contact the City at (952) 563-4870 or engineering@ci.bloomington.mn.us for assistance in user account setup. No bids will be considered unless sealed, labeled as a bid for the project, and filed with the City Engineer of Bloomington and accompanied by Bid Security, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders (to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the bid be accepted and the bidder shall fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bonds). The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of the bid to the office of the City Engineer. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, to award the contract in whole or in part, and to award to the bidder the City determines is in the City’s best interest. The City of Bloomington hereby notifies all bidders that businesses owned and controlled by minorities or women will be afforded maximum feasible opportunity to submit bids and/or proposals and will not be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, ancestry, handicap, public assistance, marital or national origin. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Bloomington services, programs and activities. Upon request, the City will attempt to accommodate special needs for this information. Shelly A. Pederson, City Engineer July 25, 2011 (Jan. 19,26, Feb. 2, 2012) D3-2011-801Bids

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgement can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. KATZ, MANKA, TEPLINSKY, GRAVES & SOBOL, LTD. Dated: January 8, 2012 By /s/ Scott A. Teplinsky Scott A. Teplinsky, #161974 Attorneys for Plaintiff 225 S. Sixth, Suite 4150 Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 333-1671 (Jan. 19,26, Feb. 2, 2012) D3-WorkmanSummons

Certificate of Assumed Name (Official Publication) MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Dragon’s Tail Productions Principal Place of Business: 8612 Rich Road, Bloomington, MN 55437 List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Joel Bronson, 8612 Rich Road, Bloomington, MN 55437 I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the

person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. FILED: December 2, 2011 /s/ Joel Bronson, Owner (Jan. 19 & 26, 2012) D3-Dragon’sTail

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROPERTY INFORMATION AND COMPUTER AIDED MASS APPRAISAL SYSTEM The City of Bloomington Minnesota is soliciting proposals for furnishing and implementing application software to support the City Assessing Division’s property information and appraisal functions. The primary objective of this process is to replace the Division’s existing legacy Property Information and CAMA application. The intent of this RFP is to identify software and services that will satisfactorily achieve the City’s overall goals and objectives as outlined in the RFP. Copies of this Request for Proposal may be obtained by contacting the City’s Purchasing Office at 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431; phone (952) 563-8795 or e-mail at: purchasing@ci.bloomington.mn.us. Interested vendors should submit one original and eight complete paper copies of their proposal as well as one complete electronics copy on CD-ROM or USB flash drive (compatible with Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat Reader software) no later than 4:30 p.m. CST, Thursday, February 23, 2012. Late proposals will not be accepted. No responses will be accepted via facsimile or email. Proposals must be submitted to Heather Forcier, Purchasing Agent, Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431. Proposals must be sealed in a mailing envelope or package and clearly marked “CITY OF BLOOMINGTON MINNESOTA – PROPERTY INFORMATION AND COMPUTER AIDED MASS APPRAISAL SYSTEM (CAMA)” with the vendor’s name and address clearly written on the outside. The City of Bloomington reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, to award the contract in whole or in part, and to award to the vendor the City determines is in the City’s best interest. CITY OF BLOOMINGTON Heather Forcier Purchasing Agent (Jan. 19 & 26, 2012) D3-SoftwareRFP

isting parking regulations along Wentworth Avenue. Upon adoption of this ordinance, there will be no parking allowed 7am – 4pm, Monday – Friday on the east side of Wentworth Avenue between the north and south property line of 8811 Wentworth Avenue. Please contact Amy Marohn, 952-563-4532, with any questions. /s/ Janet Lewis City Clerk (Jan. 26, 2012) D3-WentworthAve

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bloomington to be held on Monday, February 6, 2012, after 7:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Section 8.86 of the Bloomington City Code to change the existing parking regulations along 84th Street. Upon adoption of this ordinance, there will be parking allowed on both sides of 84th Street between Pillsbury Avenue and 13th Avenue. Please contact Amy Marohn, 952-563-4532, with any questions. /s/ Janet Lewis City Clerk (Jan. 26, 2012) D3-84thStreet

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bloomington to be held on Monday, February 6, 2012, after 7:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Section 8.86 of the Bloomington City Code to change the existing parking regulations along 88th Street. Upon adoption of this ordinance, there will be parking allowed on both sides of 88th Street between Nicollet Avenue and 3rd Avenue and between Columbus Avenue & 18th Avenue. Please contact Amy Marohn, 952-5634532, with any questions. /s/ Janet Lewis City Clerk (Jan. 26, 2012) D3-88thStreet

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bloomington to be held on Monday, February 6, 2012, at 7:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to strengthen and improve code section 14.263 pertaining to exceptions from massage licensure. The draft ordinance language is available on the City’s website at: http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us keyword search “therapeutic massage”. /s/ Janet K. Lewis City Clerk (Jan. 26, 2012) D3-MassageLicensure

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the City Council CASE FILE: 9628A-12 APPLICANT: Metropolitan Airports Commission (Owner) MOAC Mall Holdings, LLC (Leasee) PROPERTY ADDRESSES: 8200 28th Avenue and 8201 24th Avenue PURPOSE: Interim use permit for 2012 Special Event Series on the east parking lot in the CO2(PD), Commercial-Office Mixed Use (Planned Development) Zoning District, AR-17, Runway Protection Zone DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Monday, February 6, 2012 7:15 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or 3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Julie Farnham, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-4739 Email: jfarnham@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Jan. 26, 2012) D3-Case9628A-12

City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING By the City Council CASE FILE: 6717A-12 APPLICANT: MOAC Land Holdings, LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 8000 24th Avenue PURPOSE: Interim Use Permit for 2012 Special Event Series in the CX-2(PD) Mixed Use (Planned Development) Zoning District, AR-17, Runway Protection Zone DATE AND TIME OF HEARING: Monday, February 6, 2012 7:15 p.m. PLACE OF HEARING: City Council Chambers Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Submit a letter to the address below expressing your views; and/or 2. Attend the hearing and give testimony about the proposal; and/or 3. Email: planning@ci.bloomington.mn.us Please include case file number when corresponding FURTHER INFORMATION: Julie Farnham, Planner Planning Division Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 (952) 563-4739 Email: jfarnham@ci.bloomington.mn.us (Jan. 26, 2012) D3-Case6717A-12 Legal Notices continued on next page

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Housing FROM PAGE 20 affordable housing complex to go with it. The Edina City Council approved the project, but it was scrapped when the YMCA experienced a fundraising shortage, which was blamed on the recessed economy. Teague offered the scrapped housing project as evidence the city is trying. “It’s a goal, it’s a priority to provide affordable housing,” he said. The effort hasn’t translated into results, but neighboring community planners aren’t pointing fingers. “I think Edina rocks,” said Molly Koivumaki, manager of housing and community services in Eden Prairie, which itself requires that developers agree to dedicate 20 percent of their projects to affordable housing if seeking financing through the city. “I think in Edina they’ve done some pretty interesting things to promote home ownership.” Richfield will worry about its own housing needs and trust the Met Council to ensure that other communities are doing their part, said John Stark, director of community planning for Richfield. “We haven’t spent a lot of time looking at the other communities,” he said.

Meeting requirements, but not goals As the numbers show, affordable housing doesn’t build itself. While aging housing stock is often considered affordable

even at the market rate, developers require assistance to provide new affordable housing per the need established by the Met Council. “There needs to be a public subsidy to the housing developer so they can essentially write down the cost of those units,” said Larry Lee, Bloomington’s community development director. “The problem overall has been that its hard to find funding to give that write down to the developer. There’s very little federal money to do that. There’s very little regional money from the Met Council to do it.” The good thing for communities competing for LCA funds is they don’t have to meet their quota to get paid. Communities are not evaluated “based on a single number,” Peterson said. “It’s more about what things are communities trying to do.” The Met Council evaluates cities based on factors including land use regulation and the level to which cities seek “dollars to help provide subsidies,” Peterson said. For instance, Edina and its scrapped 100-unit complex: “They got credit for that.” Credit came in the form $350,000 in LCA grants in 2010, money meant for the study of the Grandview Small Area Plan, which aims to redevelop land where the city’s abandoned public works building stands. LCA money also will aid in the rehabilitation of 90 units at Yorkdale Townhomes, which will be reserved for households at 50 percent or less of the area’s median income, according to the LCA’s 2011 Report to the Legislature. Richfield received $352,000 in 2010, for the redevelopment of 90 units at Woodlake Plaza apartments, 20 percent of which will

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be affordable, according to the report. Bloomington and Eden Prairie received no specific LCA grants in 2010, but since the beginning of LCA in 1996, they have received $6.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Since 1996 Richfield has received a total of $2.2 million through LCA, and Edina $670,000, according to the Met Council. So the money has arrived despite a lack of results, and some have questioned LCA’s efficacy. “It has no teeth,” Hoover said.

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Council recommendation. Also, density limits for multi-family housing were lower than recommended in 70 percent of those cities. “It’s hard to identify particular areas practicing exclusionary policies,” admitted Tim Thompson, president of the Housing Preservation Project, which promotes housing for low-income individuals and families in the Twin Cities. “I think the clearest indication is how they have done on their goals,” which have become too modest, Thompson said, noting they have been stripped down.

“They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk,” the activist said of Edina, accusing the city of exclusionary zoning, a practice of establishing building requirements, such as large lot sizes and low density limits, that drive up housing costs. “They’ve already, in a sense, shut the housing door,” he said, citing the book written in 1997 by Myron Orfield, who is now the executive director of the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Race and Poverty. “Metropolitics: A Regional Agenda for Community and Stability,” cites a study by the U of M’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs that looked at “exclusionary zoning patterns in the 10 suburban areas with the highest job growth.” Edina and Eden Prairie were among the communities included in the study, which found that all 10 cities examined had lot size requirements larger than Met Council recommendations. Smaller lot sizes, Orfield writes, save on building and maintenance costs. However, he notes, the state’s planning department found that 85 percent of developing suburbs require lots larger than the Met

Edina’s new LCA goal is to create between 138 and 212 affordable housing units from 2011 through 2020. Richfield aims for between 497 and 765, while Bloomington looks to add between 625 and 961 affordable units. Eden Prairie’s goal is the most ambitious; it is supposed to create between 1,198 and 1,843 affordable housing units. “I think it’s a very lofty goal,” Koivumaki said. “It’s a little jaw-dropping, but it’s a goal.” Communities’ success regarding the goals will undoubtedly vary, and determining who is doing their part in addressing the common need for affordable housing may not be a simple calculation. But the bottom line is that all communities must do a better job providing housing for those with limited resources, Thompson concluded. “You frequently hear, ‘We have more than our fair share.’ … Virtually everybody says that,” he observed. “If we are serious about addressing the need, no one has done enough.”

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LEGAL NOTICES School District 917 (Official Publication) This is a summary of the Intermediate School District 917 Regular School Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, with full text available for public inspection on the district website at www.isd917.k12.mn.us or the District Office at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM at 1300 145th Street East, in the DCTC Board Room. Board members present: Arlene Bush, Dan Cater, Jill Lewis, Veronica Walter, Deb Clark, Vanda Pressnall, Vicki Roy, Tom Ryerson, Kathy Lewis, and ex-officio member Supt. John Christiansen. Absent: none. Also present: Melissa Schaller, Dan Hurley, Nicolle Roush. Good news reports were presented. The following Consent Agenda items were approved: minutes, personnel, bills to be paid, investment report and wire transfers. Recommended actions approved: Teachers Contract for 2011-2013 (full copy available on the website at www.isd917.k12.mn.us; Temporary Employee Report, and Resolution for Recognition of Paraprofessional Week. Board members reported on their

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City of Bloomington (Official Publication) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bloomington to be held on Monday, February 6, 2012, at 7:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, the City Council of the City of Bloomington will hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance Changing the hearing procedure and process for Dangerous Animal cases Thereby Amending Chapter 12 of the City Code to Allow Hearing for Potentially Dangerous Animal Declarations and the Administrative Law Judge Process for Hearings. /s/ Janet Lewis City Clerk (Jan. 26, 2012) D3-DangerousAnimal

Public Notice (Official Publication) RILEY-PURGATORY-BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Annual Communication 2012 Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District for its 2012 annual communication in order to comply with Minnesota Rules identifies the following representatives: Perry Forster, President; Michael Casanova, Vice President, Jill Crafton, Treasurer; Ken Wencl, Secretary; and, Philip Kirkegaard, Manager, as the organization’s board. The Managers annually appoint advisory committee members to serve on a Citizen Advisory Committee and a Technical Advisory Committee. Members of the Citizen Advisory Committee are Mary Borns, Greg Halvorson, John Bushey, Catherine Thimmish, Steve Donen, Jim Nehl, David Florenzano, John Tyler, Bill Satterness, Sharon McCotter, Bob Shurson, Frank Spahn, Tim McCotter, and Robert Arnold. Members of the Technical Advisory Committee are Rod Rue, Shelly Pederson, Lee Gustafson, Leslie Stovring, Scott Anderson, Liz Stout, Doug Carter, James Landini, Paul Oehme, Craig Dawson, and Terry Jeffery. The Managers may be con-

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Dylan Ness Bloomington Kennedy’s Jade Martin drives to the basket during a game against Richfield. Martin is averaging 17 points for the fourth-ranked Eagles. She has verbally committed to Georgetown University.

BY GREG KLEVEN – SUN NEWSPAPERS A collegiate basketball career at Georgetown University will have to wait because Kennedy High School’s Jade Martin has some unfinished business. Martin, a 6-foot junior guard, has verbally committed to Georgetown in Washington D.C. She won’t sign with the Hoyas until next school year. Until then, Martin plans to improve her all-around game and try to lead the Eagles to a couple of state tournament appearances. Martin is a major reason Kennedy (14-2 overall) is fourth in the state Class 4A rankings. The Eagles lead the South Suburban Conference with an 8-0 record. Martin is averaging 17 points, four blocks and seven rebounds per game. She leads the team in all three categories, according to Kennedy head coach Percy Wade. “Jade can jump out of the gym and is very good at anticipating when to block shots,” said the Eagle coach. “Jade is quick at both ends of the court and has a nice mid-range jump shot.” Martin is excited about her pending college career at Georgetown but wants to make the most of her next season-and-ahalf with the Eagles. “We have a good chance to win the section title this season but will have to get by Eden Prairie and Jefferson,” said Martin. “Jefferson always seems to give us trouble. “We have a super-close team on and off the court and don’t rely on any one player. Our starting lineup is strong and we have a good team chemistry.” Martin believes a loss to Richfield in the finals of the Spartans’ holiday tournament was a wake-up call for her team. “We had a bad game and didn’t play hard enough against Richfield,” said Martin. “We paid for that loss in practices after that tournament.” Martin works hard throughout the year

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The University of Minnesota wrestler from Bloomington recorded a pin at 149 pounds as the Gophers defeated Illinois 25-9 Jan. 13 in a Big Ten Conference dual meet.

Jen Houck The Bloomington runner finished 47th in the U.S. Olympic Trials women’s marathon in 2 hours, 40 minutes, 51 seconds. Houck competes for the Mizuno Track Club.

Jacob Kohner Kohner scored 18 points as the Kennedy boys basketball team lost 54-53 to Prior Lake Jan. 17. The Eagles are 4-8 overall.

Jade Martin The Kennedy junior guard came through with 22 points as the Eagles defeated Prior Lake 72-49 Jan. 17. Kennedy improved its girls basketball record to 13-2 overall and 7-0 in the South Suburban Conference.

Britney Scherber The Jefferson point guard contributed 16 points to the Jaguars’ 6241 girls basketball victory over Lakeville South Jan. 17. Jefferson is 5-9 overall and 3-4 in the South Suburban. improving facets of her game. “I worked out quite a bit over the summer and improved my shooting,” said Martin. “I am also doing a better job passing the ball. My assists total has gone up this season.” Martin can focus on the remainder of her junior and senior basketball seasons now that she has made her college decision. Georgetown University seemed to be a perfect fit. “I love the big-city atmosphere of Washington D.C.,” said Martin. “And I like Georgetown’s style of play with its

pressing defense and run-and-gun offense. “I am looking forward to joining a good basketball program at Georgetown.” Until then, Martin will try to keep contributing to Kennedy victories. Martin scored 22 points to spark Kennedy to a 72-49 victory over Prior Lake Jan. 17. Kenisha Bell scored 15 points and Heather Bachman had 12 points. Kennedy had a more difficult time in defeating Lakeville South 63-57 Jan. 20. Leading Eagle scorers were Micaela Meredith (18 points), Bachman (12), Martin (10) and Tonoia Wade (nine).

Andres Villa Kennedy’s senior diver won the title at the Section 2AA True Team Boys swimming and diving meet Jan. 14 at Oak Grove Middle School pool. Villa’s first-place score was 411.10 points.

Alana Currin The Kennedy gymnast claimed two-first-place finishes in a dual meet against Rosemount Jan. 10. Currin won the all-around title (33.65) and floor exercise (8.7).

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Jaguar swimmers place third in Section 2AA meet Jefferson’s boys swimming squad finished third in the Section 2AA True Team meet Jan. 14 with 977 points. Cretin-Derham Hall placed first (1,232) and Minneapolis Southwest/Henry was second (1,076). Jefferson’s Charlie Hynes placed fourth in the 200-yard freestyle in 1 minute, 54.14 seconds. He was also fourth in the 500 freestyle (5:11.81). Jefferson’s Ben Lundeberg took first in the 50 freestyle (23.28). He added a second-place time of 52.74 in the 100 freestyle. Anthony Kieran placed fourth in the 100 butterfly (58.83). Jefferson’s fourth-place 400 freestyle relay team consisted of Derek Burling, Hynes, Scott Bachmeyer and Lundeberg. Jefferson defeated Burnsville 90-80 in a South Suburban Conference dual meet Jan. 10. Hynes and Bachmeyer placed second and third in the 200 freestyle. Lundeberg won the 50 freestyle in 23.41. Kieran won the 100 butterfly (1:00.10). Teammate Derek Burling was second in that event. Lundeberg also won the 100 freestyle (51.94). Hynes placed first in the 500 freestyle (5:12.85). Bachmeyer, Hynes, Calvin Skinner and Lundeberg won the 200 freestyle relay in 1:38.30. Pat Koob and Noah Becker were second and third in the 100 backstroke.

Bloomington Jefferson’s Jon Lindquist controls the puck in South S u b u r b a n Conference boys hockey action. Lindquist had an assist in each of two recent league games against Prior Lake and Lakeville North. (Photo by Brian Nelson – Contributing Photographer)

Boys fall to PL Jefferson’s boys hockey team lost to Prior Lake 6-2 Jan. 14 at home. Jefferson scored the game’s first two goals before Prior Lake rallied. Charlie Bach scored for the Jaguars with assists from Zac Beek and Tony Roisum. Johnny Panvica added a goal assisted by Colin Hernon and Jon Lindquist. Goalie Will Doss made 30 saves. Jefferson (2-11-2) lost to Lakeville North 4-2 Jan. 19. Hernon scored both Jaguar goals with assists from Blake Lundeen, Lindquist, Jack Weiss and Roisum. Doss was credited with 28 saves.

Scherber shines Britney Scherber contributed 24 points as the Jefferson girls basketball team defeated Burnsville 61-45 Jan. 13. Ellen Kokes chipped in with nine points and Brooke Fritzlar scored eight. Jefferson, 5-9 overall, lost 55-50 to Prior Lake Jan. 10. Anne Gathje was Jefferson’s leading scorer with 23 points. Scherber scored 12 points and Kokes finished with seven. Jefferson added a 62-41 victory over Lakeville South Jan. 17. Scherber had 16 points and Nicci Roedel finished with 11. Jefferson’s other leading scorers were Gathje (nine), Allison Riermersma (nine) and Fritzlar (eight).

Gymnasts win Jefferson gymnastics team defeated Rosemount 135.275-127.375 Jan. 10 to improve its South Suburban Conference record to 3-1. Michaela Schmidt was first in allaround (34.675) and bars (8.25), second on vault (9.15) and beam (8.675) and third in floor exercise (8.6). Rachel Dargis finished first on vault

Becca Deblieck and Spellmire scored Jefferson goals. Danielle Deblieck picked up an assist. Plaman made 25 saves.

(9.35) and second on bars (8.1), floor (8.65) and all-around (34.175). Christine Koch placed first on floor (9.175) and third on vault (8.8) and floor (8.7).

Girls gain hockey victory Jefferson edged Eagan 2-1 in South

Suburban girls hockey action Jan. 10. Olivia Spellmire and Kelsey Cline scored Jefferson goals. Holly Dietzler had an assist. Goalie Bailey Plaman made 32 saves. Jefferson (10-9-1 overall) lost 4-2 to Lakeville North Jan. 17. The Jaguars were 6-6 in the South Suburban Conference.

Gilmer nets 17 Ryan Gilmer led the Jefferson offense with 17 points as the Jaguars lost 61-54 to Lakeville South in South Suburban Conference boys basketball Jan. 17. T.J. LaDuke finished with 14 points. Jefferson’s overall record was 5-7 after the loss.

Kennedy earns 5-4 girls hockey triumph Kennedy had a hard-earned 5-4 girls hockey victory over St. Francis/North Branch Jan. 17. Eagle goal scorers were Amanda Dusing, Hannah Currin, Britta Mach, Kalli McCullen and Rachel Ganske. Assists went to Dusing, Mach, Katie Wells and Currin. Kennedy goalie Kathryn McGaffey stopped 24 shots.

Kennedy’s record was 5-14-2 after the victory.

Eagle hoops win Kennedy’s boys basketball team defeated Lakeville South 87-79 Jan. 20. Darin Pittman led the Eagle offense with 22 points. Rico Gunn had 20 points and Jumah’ri Turner came through with 18 points. Travon Hearns had

eight points. The victory left Kennedy 5-8 overall and 3-3 in the South Suburban Conference. Kennedy lost 54-53 to Prior Lake Jan. 17. Jacob Kohner was the Eagles’ high scorer with 18 points. Other leading Kennedy scorers were Turner (11), Eddie Ibraham (10) and Pittman (nine).

Boys fall to Irish Kennedy lost to Rosemount 4-2 in South Suburban Conference boys hockey Jan. 19. Michael McCullen and Jordan Peer scored Eagle goals with assists from Michael Jost, Tait Carlson, Andrew Lamere and Jack Murphy. Kennedy goaltender Tony Basil made 32 saves.

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Dwan Men’s Golf Club is looking for new members for the 2012 season at the Bloomington-based public course. Membership is open to male golfers 18 and older. Members may be residents or non-residents of Bloomington. The club conducts tournaments, a nine-hole Tuesday league and 18-hole Thursday league. Membership and league applications will be available Jan. 9 at Dwan or online at dwanmensclub.ghinclub.com (click on the “news” link). The Tuesday league fills quickly, according to Dwan Men’s Club president Ed Kocon, and he suggests interested golfers come to the course with completed applications for all team members.

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Kennedy lax meeting The Kennedy High School girls lacrosse program is conducting a mandatory parents meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the school auditorium. This meeting is for the parents of all returning and prospective Kennedy girls lacrosse players. Contact Joe Gefroh for

Another Bloomington student, Riley Lunneborg, finished third in form and sparring. Hannah Burton placed second in sparring and third in form. Shaniah Deloney was third in board break and sparring. Students train at Metro Tae Kwon Do School at Creekside Community Center in Bloomington.

Two Bloomington girls placed high in the Gopher Gymnastics Invite Jan. 6 at the University of Minnesota. Both Paige Fischer and Leah Dargis are members of the Minnesota Valley Gymnastics Center in Savage. Fischer and Dargis competed on Level 8 in the meet. Fischer tied for first on vault (9.1).She was ninth on balance beam (8.475) and 12th in all-around (33.975). Dargis finished fourth in all-around (35.3) and bars (9.125). She was sixth in vault, 11th on beam (8.35), and 14th on floor exercise.

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Bloomington students of the Metro Tae Kwon Do School placed high in the Owatonna Open Martial Arts fall meet. Felicia Opsahl was first in form and sparring competition. Nicole Vranicar finished first in form and third in board break. Alex Lunneborg finished second in form and sparring.

Augsburg College junior Chad Gilmer of Bloomington has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America team. He is a second-team selection.

Kennedy High School baseball players and coaches will conduct winter workouts for youth players on Sunday nights. Workouts are free and will be held at the Kennedy Activity Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Gilbert, a Jefferson High School graduate, is a biology major with a 3.59 grade-point average. He was also selected to the NSCAA’s College Division Scholar All-North/Central Region squad. Gilmer has started 52 of 53 games during his soccer career at Augsburg and has 12 goals and six assists for 30 points.

Sweeney earns award Augsburg junior midfielder Josh Sweeney of Bloomington was named as an honorable mention selection to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All-Region soccer squad. Sweeney, a Jefferson High graduate, is a finance major with a 3.57 grade-point average. Sweeney had a hat trick in Augsburg’s 7-1 win over Bethel last season. In two seasons, Sweeney has eight goals and three assists for 19 points.

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• 3 line ad • 2 week run • FREE Garage Sale Kit* • Metro Wide Coverage – 318,554 homes • Rain Insurance – we will re-run your ad up to two weeks FREE if your sale is rained out.

*Garage Sale Kits can be picked up at the Eden Prairie office.

LOCATION

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INDEX

952-392-6888

TO PLACE YOUR AD Ads may be placed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. DEADLINE: Mondays at 3:00 pm* * Earlier on holiday weeks

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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We Specialize In:

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2100

Cement, Masonry, Waterproofing

Tuckpointing/Brick Rpr Free Est. Insured Tim Arlt....952-937-6961

2130

Decks

Decks 3 & 4 Season Porches

2260

Garage Door

GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS

612-418-3677 Lic 20490464

www.jddeckcreations.com

2170

Drywall

651-457-7776

2280

For All Your Drywall Needs. Free Est. No Job Too Small 30 yrs exp. Ins. 612-382-8980

Alliance Drywall 30 yrs exp. Ins. Edina. Check my lower prices. Rock, text., tape & skim-coat. Free est.

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Hauling

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2230

Flooring & Tile

612-598-2276

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Rubbish Removal/Clean-Up Containers for Rent 5-18cu/yds Since 1979 952-894-7470

Need A Pick-Up? Whatever your hauling needs. Frank 612-240-2453

2290

Handyperson

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MDH Lead Supervisor

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952-994-4303 George Elite Repair & Tile Regrout, Tile, Painting, Etc. We Do it All • Lowest Rates

Any & All Home Repairs

PRO PAPER HANGING Removal, Paint/Plaster Work Guar/Refs/Ins/Free Ests

35yrs Exp. 612-875-2230

Call 952-240-4538 Ray's Snowplowing & Handyman Services. HANDY RANDY

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A+ Angie's List 952-474-4355

20+ Years In Tiling Free Estimates/Low Prices Excellent References

Call 952-451-1037 Above All Hardwood Floors Installation•Sanding•Finishing “We Now Install Carpet, Tile & Vinyl.” Call 952-440-WOOD (9663)

Escobar Hardwood Floors & Ceramic Tile Work, llc We offer professional services for your wood floors! Installs/Repair Sand/Refinish Free Ests Ins'd Mbr: BBB Professional w/10 yrs exp.

952-292-2349 SANDING – REFINISHING Roy's Sanding Service Since 1951 CALL 952-888-9070

MN Lic BC20122701

HANDYMAN Carpentry, Remodeling, Repair & Painting Services. I love to do it all! 612-220-1565

HOME REPAIR Tile, Glass Block, Masonry/ Concrete, Misc. Home Remedy. 30yrs. Exp “No Job Too Small”

swisstoneconstruction services.com Steve 612-532-3978 Ins'd

KITCHEN RENAISSANCE Refacing, new cabs/counters

25+ Yrs Exp. Owner/Oper Mbr:BBB 763-586-0701 kitchenrenaissance.com

Reasonably Priced! Carpentry, Paint & Remodel Exp'd/Lic/Ins 612-590-1887

2420

Painting

*A and K PAINTING* Int./Ext Painting/Staining & texturing. Free Est. 952-474-6258 Ins/Bond Major Credit Cards Accepted 3 Interior Rooms/$250 Wallpaper Removal. Drywall Repair. Cabinet Enameling and Staining. 25 yrs exp. Steve 763-545-0506

www.LetUsService.com

2310

Housecleaning

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Professional cleaning w/o paying a high price, honest, dep, reas. exc Ref's Therese 952-898-4616

Quality Residential Painting & Drywall Ceiling & Wall Textures H20 Damage – Plaster Repair

Wall Paper Removal INTERIOR EXTERIOR

2320

763-477-2612 ( 30 YRS) www.lewisinsulation.com Old Home Specialists –Walls/ Attics/Venting/Spray Foam

2380

Moving, Storage & Shipping

Plumbing

A RENEW PLUMBING •Drain Cleaning •Repairs •Remodeling •Lic# 004914PM Bond/Ins 952-884-9495 Master Plumber. Semi retired. Bath remodeler, tile, piping, misc. Lic. #058689PM 651-983-6300 Credit cards accepted.

2510

A German Craftsman

Paint, Plaster, papering 30yrs quality work, Ref's Seasonal Rates. Reliable roosterpainting.com Est. Int/Ext 952-484-4867 Allen's Perfect Painting Ceiling & Drywall Repair BBB Member. Call anytime. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 612-388-2884

DAVE'S PAINTING and WALLPAPERING Int/Ext • Free Est • 23 Yrs Will meet or beat any price! Lic/Ins Visa/MC BBB 952-469-6800 DAVE'S Painting Int/Ext 3 Rooms $175. Paper rem Enamel Refs avail. 952-201-1577 St. Christoper Decorating Int Painting/faux/Rlph Lauren Expert Cabinet Refinishing Wallpaper Installation

952-451-7151 Ins/Bonded

2470

Plumbing

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

2510

TOP QUALITY ROOFING

FOR LESS $$$ Two Teacher Construction Re-roofing-Tearoffs. Large crew done in a day! Immaculate clean-ups Ins Lic # BC 073200 Ref's

952-472-5670

BBB

Winter Discounts! Regal Enterprises Inc Roofing, Siding, Windows Gutters. Insurance Work. Since 1980. Lic. BC 51571.

952-201-4817

Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Regalenterprisesinc.net

** BLOMQUIST ** EXTERIORS Siding- Roofs-Soffit-FasciaGutters- Lic#20172580

612-978-9679 www.blomquistexteriors.com

Old World Craftsmanship/24 Yrs

Insulation & Weatherproofing

2470

SAVE MONEY - Competent master plumber needs work. Lic#M3869 Jason 952-891-2490

Multi-Year Service Award Winner

A Family Operated Bus.

Re-roofs Tear-offs BBB Free Est. MC/Visa No Subcontractors Used. Lic/Ins. 952-891-8586

Cubic Roofing Re-Roofing & Tearoffs

Why Wait Roofing LLC Tear-offs & New Construction Siding & Gutters Over 17 yrs exp. Free est. Rodney Oldenburg

612-210-5267 952-443-9957 Lic #20156835 • Insured We Take Care of Insurance Claims Offering the Best Extended Manufacturers Warranty

Snow Removal

2570

Snow & Ice Removal From Roofs. Richfield

Resident. Fully Insured. 612-839-2239

Tree Service

2620

Will Beat Anybody's Price! NEW HORIZONS TREE & LANDSCAPING

BIG TREES & STUMPS CHEAP!!

Tree Service

2620 A Good Job!!

15 yrs exp.

Thomas Tree Service Immaculate Clean-up! Tree Removal/Trimming Lot Clearing & Stump Removal Free Estimates 952-440-6104

2630

Upholstery & Slipcovers

Affordable Custom Uphols Upholstery – Slipcovers Visa/MC Jan 612-824-7376

Window Cleaning

2660

Fully Licensed & Insured “We take pride in our work”

612-203-4309 15% Winter Discount

Forget The Rest

Window Cleaning 612-529-4444

Call The Best!! www.vincestree.com Full Tree & Landscape Services.

3000

Serving The Entire Metro Area. 763-954-1063 BBB Accredited Business

2620

Merchandise Tree Service

Great Rates & Service!!! Free Ests/Bonded/Insured

651-235-5681 Lic# RR639308 Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs – Snow & Ice Removal - 30 Yrs Exp Insured - Lic#20126880 John Haley #1 Roofer, LLC. Call 952-925-6156

Snow Removal

2570

Senior Discounts

Anderson Snow Removal Experienced Res/Com Plowing Reliable • Fully Ins'd • Free Ests

Call 952-933-4856 GOODE SNOWPLOWING

Great Service Affordable Prices

“We Stand By Our Name!”

This space could be yours

952-888-5885

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Roofs, Siding, & Gutters

Auctions

3020

763-792-2999 Geno's Sewer & Drain

Auctions

3020

Bloomington

Special $89/with ad!

A Local Mover

Robinson Moving

#1 in Hardwood Refinishing

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Home Repair: Interior & Exterior Fences, decks, gutters, ceiling/drywall, paint. Leaks & squeaks and much, much more!

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Lower Level Remodels

Electric Repairs

LetUs Be Your Handyman!

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**First

Excel Drywall, LLC

Handyperson

LICENSED BONDED INSURED

Repair /Replace /Reasonable Lifetime Warranty on All Spring Changes www.expertdoor.com

Pool/Hot Tub Surrounds Jon Dimich Deck Creations

2290

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Household & Office Movers Reasonable Rates ICC 52334 35Yrs Exp Sr. Disc Call 763-566-8955

2420

Painting

*A One Man Company* Looking for work. 30 yrs exp. Call Steve 763-497-2280 Lic#4040

An Honest Plumber Ins/Bond Lic. #57327-MR Dan 952-465-2926

Ext/Int Painting Reasonable Rates FREE Est. EARL 952-944-7983

2420

Painting

A Fresh Look, Inc. Interior/Exterior Painting by the Pros Bonded & Insured Free Est. • Senior Discounts

General Contractors Storm Damage Restoration Roofing ■ siding ■ windows Established 1984

(763) 550-0043 (952) 476-7601 (651) 221-2600

RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE 9911 Newton Avenue. For Sale by On-Line Auction. Visit www.realestatesales.gov or call (312) 886-9480 for more information. 312-886-9480 US General Services Administration

3500 Vicksburg Lane Suite 400-351 P l y m o u t h , M N 5 5 4 4 7 Lic # 6793

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

2490

Powerwashing

Lic. #BC626700 Credit Cards Accepted

612-825-7316/952-934-4128 www.afreshlookinc.com

Right Way PAINTING 20 years exp. Degreed Shop Teacher Interior Specials including ceilings, walls, paneling, windows, fine enameling, Kitchen cupboards and basement floors. Wall and wood repair. Fully insured.

612.839.2239 • 612.866.0949

BOB’s Commercial and residential pressure washing Decks strip & seal, roof washing, house washing, concrete cleaning and staining. Full exterior washing.

Our job is to make you look good!

763-225-6200

www.sparklewashcmn.com

Sun Classifieds Work! Call

(952 ) 392 –

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Cemetery Lots

Burial Plot, Glen Haven Memorial Masonic Garden 2 plots avl. Valued $5200. $2000 for both. 651-331-1670 Dawn Acres Memorial Park 1 Cemetery lot $1,500 + transfer fee. 952-941-1795

Dawn Valley Cemetery 2 plots asking $1,750 each or best offer. 312-927-2060 For Sale: 4 Lots Glenhaven Good Samaritan Garden $7,000 for all. 320-243-3165 Glen Haven in Crystal, garden of the apostles. 1 plot $2500 763-227-6844 Glen Haven: 2 plots, 2 vaults w/companion headstone. Value $8,990. Asking $4,500/BO. 218-828-3608 Grandview Park Cemetery, Hopkins, MN. 2 side by side plots, $950 ea. 602-861-8082

3130

Estate Sales

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

4558 7th Street NE Fri., Jan 27 (8:30-5:30) Sat., Jan. 28 (8:30-4:30) #'s Friday at 8am

Treasures Sale! Sterling silver & coins, Antique furniture, Rifles, 1995 Dodge Dakota Pick-up (club cab)

www.willmatthill.com TONKA BAY

60 Echo Bay Drive Sat., Jan 28 (8:30-4:30) Sun., Jan. 29 (9:30-3:30)

3280

Musical Instuments

Piano player: mahog. Upright. $849 612-377-4715

3320

Snowblowers & Equipment

Yard King 8/27 snowblower, Elec. Start, low usage, $550. Call 763-493-3356

3700

Leisure

3740

Fitness Equipment

HUGE selection-refurbished ellipticals, treadmills, bikes, weights & more. 30 day $$$ back satisfaction guarantee. 90 day parts warr. Preview pushpedalpull.com/pages/ used-fitness-equipment. Try before you buy at our St. Louis Park warehouse.

Call 952-947-0908 P3-Established for over 25 years!

3810

Sporting Goods & Misc

Personal Gun Collection for Sale. High quality! Call for pricing. 612-408-0222

5000

5100

Rentals Senior Rentals

South Mpls: New opportunity to rent a 1BR apartment in an established 55+ building. Convenient location. Call 612-721-5077

#'s Saturday at 8am

Moving/Estate Sale: Bronze sculpture, signed art, high quality furniture, furs, etc.

Talheim in Chaska

www.willmatthill.com

3150

Fireplace & Firewood

3 Year dry Oak mix, 4x8x16 $119 or 2 for $219. Stored indoors. Free delivery & stacked 612-845-0957 FIREWOOD OAK & BIRCH

Dried, money back guar. Free deliv'y/stacking. 1/2 fireplace cord: 4'x4'x16” $70. 2 for $135. 763-560-2584

3160

Now accepting applications for the 1BR waiting list for Senior 62 years & older.

952-361-0310 EHO

Furnishings

Rooms For Rent

Authentic, lovely, Amish Oak Rolltop Desk, 25x57x54 $2,350 Must see! 612-750-0499

5600

Couch, loveseat, chair matching. Tan, microfiber Exc cond! $500 952-843-8138

Incl. all utils, phone, cable & Internet. Weekly pay option.

Pine Log Handmade Twin Loft Bed $500or OBO 763559-9344. SOFA: Henredon 3 pc sectional. $500/OBO. 952-881-1381 SteelCase u-shaped desk unit. Like new! Reduced to $600 Plymouth 715-571-1920

3270

Misc. Wanted

WANTED Old stereo equip., need not work. Andy 651-329-0515 Buying Old Trains & Toys

STEVE'S TRAIN CITY

952-933-0200

Move In Special Call for details: Michael (763) 227-1567

6400

Apartments & Condos For Rent

Bloomington: 2BR, 1BA, W/D, Excellent Location, $850/mo 952-944-5532

SUN Classifieds

WORK! 952.392.6888

7000

Real Estate

8100

Manufactured Homes

2008 Mobile Home for Rent with option to Buy 3BR, 1BA, $800/mo Krestwood Mobile Village 10225 Lyndale Ave S. Bloomington. Call Carol 952-807-5331

9000

Employment

9020

Business Opps & Info

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9050

Health Care

9050

Health Care

9050

Health Care

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

Biz-2-Biz Interviewing Home Based B2B marketing and sales experience pref'd. No home calling. 15+hrs/wk avail from your home. M-F days. $14-$18/hr. Call 952-252-6000 infotechmarketing.com

9050

Help Wanted/ Full Time

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

A New Career

Quality care begins with exceptional people.

JJooin our team...

We're looking for motivated individuals to join Minnesota's #1 real estate team. We'll provide the training and resources. You bring the desire for personal and financial growth. Together we'll build your real estate career. Call Irene Levy at 952-949-4759 or email: iblevy@cbburnet.com

Customer Support Representative

Make 2012 Your Year! Looking for ambitious network marketing distributors desiring leadership positions. We have the products - people - positioning - pay plan - track record. Discover for yourself. 800-240-8340(24 HR MSG) or 800-621-2065 (LIVE)

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Ambulance Paramedic/EMT-.6 Benefits Eligible Glencoe Regional Health Services offers a competitive wage and benefits package. To learn more about all of our open positions and about starting a great career with GRHS, visit our Web site at www.grhsonline.org or call 320-864-7802 for more information.

This position is responsible for sales support for all Account Managers. Processes orders, prepares correspondence, and fulfills customer needs to ensure satisfaction. Processing of documents including orders, invoices, and credits. Acts as liaison between sales and operations for order tracking and equipment allocations. Full time position with benefits including health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and 401K. Please send resume with salary requirements to Hardware.com 7667 Cahill Road, Suite 400, Edina, Mn 55439 or email to Carmen.nielsen@ hardware.com

Education

Teachers and Assistants New Horizon Academy is accepting resumes for Teachers and Assistants for our Bloomington locations. Candidates must have some college coursework completed in early childhood or related field of study and experience in an early childhood education program. Email resume to lheruth@nhacademy or call Linda at 763-383-6219. E.O.E.

9200

Help Wanted/ Part Time

EARN FROM HOME!

Put faith 1st family 2nd Inventory Takers Needed! & an opportunity to Pay: $9/hr. Reguearn a great income! Starting lar p/t work. Paid Travel/ 952-474-4682 per diem. Paid Training.

Health Care

Group health plan after 90

Job Fair Wednesday days. Apply Online: 9am Noon for the fol- www.RGIS.com/careers

Discover AgeWell

lowing positions: Forklift/ Warehouse/Machine Operators/Printing/Office Admin/Shipping & Receiving. Call for more info 952-924-9000

it’s all about the people! If you’ve been searching for a rewarding job that inspires you to grow, to make a difference for seniors, and become a valued member of a truly collaborative team, then you need to discover AgeWell. We are an innovative company that is committed to changing the way we care for seniors in this country. Due to the success of our unique model of care, we are experiencing continuous growth and are seeking additional team members to join us in empowering seniors and improving lives. Highly selective, we choose only the most talented, compassionate and knowledgeable people. Home Health Aides - One year experience required, working at Summit Place a SilverCrest property. Reliable transportation necessary. To apply Call Karin Carlander 952-995-1292 or email kcarlander@agewellhomecare.com EOE

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

COMMUNITY EDITOR EDINA Sun Newspapers is seeking a fulltime Community Editor, to cover the city of Edina. Our editors write, photograph & maintain close relationships with the communities they serve. Must be able to write a feature one moment & effective local government coverage the next - & take photos to accompany both. Knowledge of AP Style required. Layout experience (Quark/Indesign) preferred. We offer the opportunity to get a start in journalism or a spot to grow your career. Benefits include 401(k), health, dental, life insurance & paid vacation. Cover letter, resume & clips or links to clips should be sent to:

dcallahan@acnpapers.com

In the Community, With the Community, For the Community

9400

Seasonal Hiring

Snow Plow Operators

9667

Pontiac

06 Grand Prix: 4dr, 104K, new tires & batt. Runs & looks great. Lite hail dam on silver paint-hard to see. Black cloth int. 2nd owner. $6750/bo 612-987-1044

Prescription Landscape is seeking operators for plow trucks and/or Bobcat loaders. Duties include Junkers & competent operation of Repairable Wanted snowplow equipment, snowblowers, and other equipment associated $ $200 + UP $ with snow and ice manJUNK& REPAIRABLE agement, up to and includCars/Truck ing manual labor, snow JACK'S AUTO shoveling, lifting up to 45 612-919-2707 OR lbs, and other duties as as763-533-7122 signed. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. We have 2 locations to work from - St Paul or Crystal. This is a seasonal position with opportunity for year-round employment. We are a Runners & Non Runners 612-810-7606 drug and alcohol free Licensed/Bonded/Insured work environment. www.cash4clunkers.com To submit an application/resume visit our website at $$$ Junk Cars & Trucks www.rxlandscape.com, Call us 1st or Call us Last, fax 651-488-9195, or but Call US! 612-414-4924 email sueleatherman @rxlandscape.com. For $225+ for most Vehicles more information call Free Towing Sue at 651-379-4713. 952-818-2585

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9627

Automotive Ford

'01 Ford Taurus SE, runs / looks great. 1 ownr, graphite blue 127K. $2000 952-835-6769

CASH! For Your Junked Wrecks or Unwanted Vehicles. Free Tow-Aways

612-805-2692

9900

Vans, SUVs, & Trucks

01 GMC Yukon XLT 1500

9632

Honda

2003 Honda CRV EX: 24,000 miles, $14,000, Auto, Pwr Sunroof. Call 952-897-0697

9100

Help Wanted/ Full Time

AT, 4WD, Red w/grey lthr, heated seats, 230K, very well maint., 1 owner, clean inside/out, no rust, 3rd seat, rear heat/ac. $5300 Mike 612 987 1044

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Help Wanted/ Full Time

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IWCO Direct is the fastest growing integrated solutions provider for direct marketers. Our company provides direct marketing campaigns for some of the most recognizable companies in the country and offers print, envelope (printing and converting), promotional plastics, personalization, bindery, lettershop, and Automated Marketing Program (AMP™) services. If you are interested in a career opportunity that offers innovative employee programs and fosters an environment where individuals are encouraged to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently seeking energetic, team-oriented individuals for the following positions: • Machine Operators • Printer Operators • Technicians • Preventative Maintenance Mechanic • Client Service Representatives • Client Service Clerks

• Press Operators • Press Roll Tenders • Quality Assurance Coordinators • Warehouse Material Handlers • Shipping & Receiving Coordinators

IWCO Direct is located in Chanhassen, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis. IWCO Direct offers an excellent work environment along with a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, an onsite fitness center, and the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry. For more information about IWCO Direct or to apply for open positions, please visit our website at www.iwco.com/careers.html EEO/AA/M/F/D/V

By: Ali Holman, co-owner of www.coreconditioningtraining.com I think we can all agree that eating is fun. Not only is it a way for us to socialize, reward ourselves and comfort ourselves, it also is the one area of fitness where people have the most trouble. Wouldn’t it be great to know that the choices you make are actually helping your fitness program? More importantly, wouldn’t it be even better to banish the word “diet” from your vocabulary? Chances are, if you are embarking on a “diet”, it will have a beginning and an end. The end is usually followed by slowly going back to old habits and ends you right back where you started. With our clients, we really encourage them to focus on a Lifestyle Change with room for “cheat meals” and realistic goals; which inevitably lead to lifelong results and without the emotional roller coaster of a diet.

Core/Conditioning Training’s List of “Fat Burning Foods”

eggs

low-fat dairy

Eggs are high in protein and low in calories. You may have heard all the warnings about eggs and your health: opt for eggwhites for the low-cholesterol, fatburning effect. Eggs also contain the vitamin B-12, a great supplement for breaking down fat cells.

Studies show that women who eat low-fat dairy products (such as non-fat yogurt and low-fat milk) three to four times a day lost 70 percent more fat than low-dairy dieters.

beans

oatmeal

Beans are one of the best sources of protein, fiber and iron. Some of the best beans to ear are: • Navy Beans • White Beans • Kidney Beans • Lima Beans

Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which helps reduce blood cholesterol by flushing those bad digestive acids out of your system. Skip the flavored oatmeals - you lose out on all the health benefits. If you must sweeten your oatmeal, do so by adding fruit.

olive oil

lean meats

Certain fats are good for you, and your body needs them. Olive oil is one of those “good fats.” It helps you burn fat and keeps your cholesterol down. One ounce of extra virgin olive oil contains about 85% of the daily value for monosaturated fat.

Search for lean meats - chicken (baked, broiled, grilled), fish and turkey - which are all high in protein. It is a good rule of thumb to consume at least one half-gram protein per pound of body weight each day. A chicken breast gets you well on your way, with about 22 grams of protein.

whole grains

interval training

Our body needs carbohydrates, despite what the fad diets tell you. Avoid processed carbohydrates such as white breads, bagles, pastas and white rice and look for whole grains that have not been processed and contain the fiber and minerals your body needs.

Interval training is defined as short, repeated bouts of intense exercise with minimal rest. You can burn major calories and get an all-over workout in less than 30 minutes. When you see people who are “cut,” chances ar they are partaking in interval training.

Check out Ali’s blog for more health & wellness tips!

Go to Minnlocal.com and click on the “Health” tab or check out her website:

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